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Biography

I've been freelance writing since 2011 and have close to 1,000 published articles, including five longform cover stories. I've developed a knack for taking the complicated or mundane and weaving a story. I've also been known to spin a good yarn about waffles and a cat named Bacon. I'm also part-time communications coordinator for St. Stephen Presbyterian Church, managing all social media, website content and PR. In early 2019, I coordinated a 32-day cross country PR campaign for Carry The Load, garnering more than 250 earned media placements. From 2013-2018 I took a five year "hiatus" to teach middle school English. I almost got beat up, but those kids learned Poe.

Content

Total articles 1587

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  Popular Dallas Bar Bottled Blonde Closes for Renovations

  By Lauren Drewes Daniels Verified

  Apr. 10, 2025

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  Oak Cliff Cheesesteak House Serves Epic Queso-Drenched Sandwiches

  By Lauren Drewes Daniels Verified

  Apr. 15, 2025

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  PETA Blasts Dallas Restaurants With Dying Animal Sounds

  By Lauren Drewes Daniels Verified

  Apr. 10, 2025

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Company Info

Dallas Observer

The Dallas Observer is an independent news publication based in Dallas, Texas, known for its investigative journalism and cultural coverage. Founded in October 1980, it has evolved from a weekly arts and cinema review into a major alt-weekly that focuses on hard-hitting reporting on local politics, business, and cultural topics. The publication transitioned to a digital-first approach in the late 1990s, reaching over 1 million monthly online users. The Dallas Observer offers a variety of services, including in-depth news coverage, a robust online presence with daily updates, and a weekly print edition distributed every Thursday. It features annual guides like "Best of Dallas" and "Top 100 Restaurants and Bars," highlighting the city's attractions and dining scene. The publication also hosts promotional and community-focused events that celebrate local culture, making it a vital part of the Dallas media landscape.